Metatarsalgia is sharp pain in the area of the ball of the foot, which is given its shape by the rounded ends of the metatarsal bones. The pain can feel like a person is stepping on a stone and is usually eased by sitting down and worsened by walking barefoot.
Your doctor also can refer you to a massage therapist, which may not only lead you to a qualified professional, but also help you qualify for reimbursement if your insurance policy covers massage treatments. Massage is not medicine. Itâs a complement to your doctor-prescribed arthritis treatment.
They are important evidence that can be used to uncover the root source of the problem, and help determine the very best approach to treatment. Therapeutic massage may provide a temporary sense of relief for many patients, but without a clear assessment, pain and discomfort are bound to return. Like syrup that eases a cough without treating the cold, poorly targeted massage therapy may offer comfort but yield no cure.